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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2009
SPORTS
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In the finals of that event, Porter got the victory with a time of 14.14 seconds, edging out Hayes by .18 seconds. Montgomery finished in fifth place.
Porter said he felt good about his performance during the race.
"When I was sitting in the blocks, I was telling myself that I can do this," Porter said. "I know I can win, and I went out and I did."
Porter said he had no idea who Hayes and Montgomery were at the time, or that Hayes had won the event the previous year. And the chance meeting didn't cross Porter's mind until later, when all three were talking about the event one day at a Jawhaks practice.
"They started talking about it and how they said they ran in it," Porter said. "Then I realized that Keith was the person on my outside that I was thinking about midrace like, 'Who is this guy trying to come and beat me?'
Haves, Porter and Montgomery agreed the Relays were a special event in their track careers a year ago in high school.
"If you got to go, that meant you
were. Hayes said. "So to actu
ally go and compete against the best of the best and then beat some of the best actually meant something, not just going to another track meet."
All three will be returning to compete in the hurdles events at this year's Relays, this time wearing Kansas jerseys.
"It hits home, because it's a home meet, and you want to keep that tradition going that it used to have," Montgomery said. "It's more meaningful because it's a home meet and you want to show off for the home crowd."
— Edited by Chris Horn
BEECHER (CONTINUED FROM 1B)
representing the lajyhawks (the Relays are, for all the pump and circumstance, still a home meet, after all)
Oh, I'm sorry — that's incorrect. We would have accepted any reasonable variation on "absolutely dead wrong." Sure, the name Kansas Relays may not have the same cache it did in the '50s, but that doesn't mean the level of talent competing has dropped off.
And there will be All-American talent on display. Some will even be
High school track stars from the heartland still descend upon Lawrence, eager to prove their skills on a stage they share with All-Americans and Olympians
How about record-holders? Check.
Alan Webb runs the mile in 3:46.91. That's the fastest time any American can muster, and he's here competing.
cooler a distinction than being on "Keeping Up With the Kardashians." Not that I'd know who is on that show, because I've totally never even seen one episode.
And about those Olympians...
All digressions and Bruce Jenner jokes aside, the Kansas Relays are an event — check that, an Event — that Kansas sports fans should be more aware of.
And about those Olympians...
Bershawn Jackson just won a bronze medal in Beijing. That's impressive by itself, but did I mention his nickname is Batman? I should, because it's totally badass and way
Tradition extends beyond the hardwood and gridiron, after all, and ignorance of it is never bliss.
Edited by Chris Hickerson
BOXING
De La Hoya announces retirement
BY BETH HARRIS
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Associated Press
Oscar De La Hoya looks on during an official weigh-in for Winky Wright and Paul Williams in Las Vegas, Friday. If De La Hoya had dodged Manny Pacquiao's punches, the next step in the Golden Boy's boxing career would be in doubt.
LOS ANGELES — Oscar De La Hoya called it quits in the ring Tuesday, ending a career in which he won 10 world titles in six divisions and became boxing's most popular fighter.
He announced his decision at an outdoor plaza across the street from Staples Center, where a statue of the 36-year-old Golden Boy stands.
"I've come to the conclusion that it's over," the East Los Angeles native said before hundreds of fans, including comedian George Lopez and Oscar-nominated actor and former fighter Mickey Rourke. "It's over inside the ring for me."
De La Hoya retires four months after he was thoroughly beaten by Manny Pacquiao, his fourth loss in his last seven fights. He has not defeated a formidable opponent since Fernando Vargas in 2002. Age and diminished skills led to losses in recent years to Felix Trinidad, Shane Mosley, Bernard Hopkins and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Hewon his last title in May 2006, beating Ricardo Mayorga in six rounds for the WBC 154-oound belt. He finished with a record of 39-6 and 30 knocks.
"This is the love of my life, boxing is my passion, boxing is what I was born to do." De La Hoya said. "When I can't do it anymore,
when I can't compete at the highest level, it's not fair. It's not fair to me, it's not fair to the fans, it's not fair to nobody."
De La Hoya transcended his sport, generating crossover appeal among Latinos and whites. He was especially popular among women, who filled his news conferences and fights.
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